Mt.Fuji as seen from Morito-beach (Hayama)

A view of Mt.Fuji from Chojyagasaki cape (Hayama)

Thanks to the transparent cold air, the magnificent form of Mt. Fuji clearly appeared above the calm winter sea.

Before sundown: Morito coast (Hayama)

A little before sundown, the azure sky above the distant horizon is subtly tinted with many shades of flaming colors.

The clusters of sparkling clouds are drifting high across the sky like a phoenix that has just revived from the ashes.

Soon the darkness of night will embrace this glorious seascape completely and the shining immortal bird will slowly fly away to the other shore.

The evening twilight: Morito coast (Hayama)

In the pale vermilion glow of evening twilight, two girls, who hold their kick-scooters, are going back home from the seawall after short girl talk.

A beam from the lighthouse, which has started just now, is telling them of the coming on of a quiet moonlit night.

The setting sun: Morito coast (Hayama)

The setting sun is slowly disappearing beyond the far horizon.

The sky and clouds are colored exquisitely with the pale cinnabar sunlight.

Waves are calmly heaving with their tender sound in the gentle evening glow.

A flight of seabirds are silently returning to their home.

For a moment, the eternity of the sea shows itself secretly before my eyes.

A calm sea: Morito coast (Hayama)

The declining sun is silvering the calm sea surface brightly. The deep steel blue of the cloudy sky is spreading itself far beyond the horizon.

The small torii is standing on the rock reef to represent the gateway to the sacred place for ritual purification.

A calm sea: Morito-coast (Hayama)

The thin rays of sunlight are penetrating the banks of clouds and softly brightening the smooth sea.

The sounds of gentle winds and waves are further heightening the boundless peacefulness of this seascape.

Calm twilight at Morito coast

Countless fleecy clouds are gently floating high up in the air. The evening sun has just sunk below the horizon.

The dim afterglow, which is a precious and transient gift from the setting sun, is subtly coloring the quiet sky violet and scarlet to let us sense the fineness of our universe at this very moment.

The waves are softly lapping the shore with pleasant sound as if to wash away the pain and distress of all living things in this peaceful twilight.